During a long space war, the lives of two wounded enemies become dependent on their ability to forgive and to trust.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Dennis Quaid | ... | Davidge | |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... | Drac | |
| Brion James | ... | Stubbs | |
| Richard Marcus | ... | Arnold | |
| Carolyn McCormick | ... | Morse | |
| Bumper Robinson | ... | Zammis | |
| Jim Mapp | ... | Old Drac | |
| Lance Kerwin | ... | Wooster | |
| Scott Kraft | ... | Jonathan | |
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Lou Michaels | ... | Wilson (as Lou Micheals) |
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Andy Geer | ... | Bates |
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Henry Stolow | ... | Cates |
| Herb Andress | ... | Hopper | |
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Danmar | ... | Wise Guy |
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Mandy Hausenberger | ... | 1st Medic |
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A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually, he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting. They band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end, the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way. Written by Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com>
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title same as book | first person narration | protagonist as narrator | unknown planet | the future |Taglines:
Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 December 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Enemigo mío See more »Filming Locations:
Bavaria Studios, Bavariafilmplatz 7, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany See more »Edit
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Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$1,594,702, 22 December 1985Gross USA:
$12,303,411Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$12,303,411Company Credits
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Jerry: Of course you have. Truth is truth.
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Zammis speaks as if English is a second language. Being a member of an alien species, it's possible that he might appear to have an "accent" because of differences in his physical vocal structures. But his vocabulary and syntax should be the same as that of Willis Davidge, his only teacher. See more »Quotes
Davidge: "If one receives evil from another, let one not do evil in return. Rather, let him extend love to the enemy, that love might unite them." I've heard all this before... in the human Taalmaan.Jerry: Of course you have. Truth is truth.
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The UK cinema version had been shortened by the distributors before release following negative reviews in the US and was then cut by 27 secs by the BBFC for a PG certificate with edits made to the severed ear sequence. The cuts were restored to the 1987 15-rated video release and the full US version was released on DVD in 2002. See more »Contribute to This Page
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A funny thing happened to me on the way to the video store...I ran across a sci-fi film that didn't rely on space battles, incredible special effects, or magnificent sets and costumes. Instead, it relies on a touching and compelling human story of survival, hate and conflict - and of bitter enemies becoming unlikely allies and, eventually, close friends.
"Enemy Mine" is one of the ten best "forgotten" sci-fi classics - those rare little gems that got overlooked on their initial release, but live on in video release.
Practically abandoned at the box office, "Enemy Mine" found new life on video among fans of the kind of science fiction we only read about as kids - stories that expanded our horizons and made use look at the world in a whole new way, not just wowing us with their dazzling effects.
It is the story of hotshot starfighter pilot Willis Davidge (Dennis Quaid) who, after a dogfight with the reptilian, alien Drac, is stranded on a hostile planet with one of the enemy. At first blinded by their hatred of each other, the pair soon learn that they can only survive by working together. By doing so, they develop a strange friendship that helps break the wall of distrust between enemies.
If you get the chance to check out "Enemy Mine", give it a chance. It's not likely to go down in history as the best sci-fi movie ever made, but it does have heart.